Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,704 sqft$190/sqft
4259 Ridgewood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,540 sq ftLot Size
1978Year Built
$190/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tranquil setting in coveted Geneva neighborhood on private lot, feels like you are in a tree house. Relax on the oversized back deck. Features 4BR, 2.25BA with vaulted ceilings & floor-to-ceiling picture windows in living room & wood burning fireplace. Kitchen with island perfect for entertaining. Master on main floor. Family rm or mother-in-law suite downstairs, shop space & tons of storage. Minutes to Whatcom Falls Park, trails & Lake Whatcom. Lots of possibilities with this unique floor plan!Tranquil setting in coveted Geneva neighborhood on private lot, feels like you are in a tree house. Relax on the oversized back deck. Features 4BR, 2.25BA with vaulted ceilings & floor-to-ceiling picture windows in living room & wood burning fireplace. Kitchen with island perfect for entertaining. Master on main floor. Family rm or mother-in-law suite downstairs, shop space & tons of storage. Minutes to Whatcom Falls Park, trails & Lake Whatcom. Lots of possibilities with this unique floor plan!
  • Listed by: Renata Mason renatamason@windermere.com • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Listing closed: 08/13/2020 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1609033

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$868,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

96.7%

Bellingham, WA

9 comparable properties found

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1/2
1

$600,000

Sold 12/18/25

4
Bedrooms
2,450
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
$555,000 | 196 Sudden Valley Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Sold 01/31/26

4
Bedrooms
2,400
Square Feet
0.28
Acres
$868,000 | 1372 South Parkstone Court, Bellingham, WA 98229
1/39
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4
Bedrooms
2,776
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$968,000 | 1376 North Parkstone Court, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Sold 06/01/26

4
Bedrooms
2,700
Square Feet
0.2
Acres
a view of a house with a yard and large trees
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Sold 10/31/24

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Bedrooms
2,633
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$799,000 | 4705 Austin Court, Bellingham, WA 98229
1/41
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Sold 07/08/25

4
Bedrooms
2,493
Square Feet
0.28
Acres
a backyard of a house with lots of green space
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$1,200,000

Sold 03/25/25

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Bedrooms
2,412
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
$700,000 | 1335 Birch Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
1/32
8

$700,000

Sold 05/28/26

4
Bedrooms
2,256
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
$1,149,000 | 1112 Birch Falls Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
1/41
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$1,149,000

Sold 09/25/25

4
Bedrooms
2,743
Square Feet
0.17
Acres

Location

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Property Information for 4259 Ridgewood Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,533 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Geneva
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 06-26-2020
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,540 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Shop
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: Lakeway East to Euclid. Euclid South to Ridgewood Avenue. West to Property.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Number of Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
Virtual Tour
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Hot Tub/Spa, Loft, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Utility Room
  • Room and Floor: None-Lower, Bathroom Full-Upper, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bedroom-Upper, Entry Hall-Main, Extra Fin Rm-Lower, Family Room-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Lower
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Spa: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Room List: None, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom, Entry Hall, Extra Fin Rm, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Zoning Remarks: UR3
  • Lot Topography: PartialSlope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 38
Lot Information
  • Lot Number: 17
  • Lot Size Source: Public Record
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3803342464010000
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2704
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2704
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2704.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 4259 Ridgewood Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2020

Sold

NWMLS #1609033

$514,000
Jul 16, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675858121

$514,000
Jul 16, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675799024

$514,000

+6.4% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2020

Sold

NWMLS #1609033

$514,000
07/16/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675858121

$514,000
07/16/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675799024

$514,000

+6.4% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 4259 Ridgewood Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$294,912Additions$402,139Total$697,051
Tax Record2025$6,235 ($520 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,704 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,696 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,008 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978ZoningUR3CountyWHATCOMAPN380334 246401 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4259 Ridgewood Avenue

This home is within Bellingham Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 2 to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Carl Cozier Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Kulshan Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sehome High School
Public9 to 12

Whatcom Discovery
Public2 to 9

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 4259 Ridgewood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98229
$514,000
4
2,704
10,540
$505,000
4
2,184
11,949
$418,300
3,465
28,750
$321,000
4
2,172
11,376
$132,674
3
2,056
$345,000
4
2,092
10,800

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